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Homemade Highlander Grogg
I used to really like the flavored coffee Highlander Grogg, but now all I can taste is the artificial aftertaste. Is there a non-artificial additive that I can add to a different variety of coffee to make it taste like Highlander Grogg?
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Coffee on daily basis
I was wondering if coffee has serious health issues because I take coffee on daily basis. Can anyone tell me what are the possible health issues on consuming the coffee on daily basis?
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Can flavoured coffees alter the shelf life of the coffee?
Flavouring a coffee involves introducing flavour oils to the beans after roasting.
I am assuming that the shelf life of an object is measured as the minimum shelf life of its components, so is it possible for these flavour oils to reduce the…
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Reusable Nespresso pixie capsules
Has anyone had experience with reusable Nespresso pixie capsules (similar concept to the Keurig capsules that you can fill/refill with ground coffee)?
If so, Is the flavor and crema similar? Does the grind matter? Any other tips?
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Can caffeine be extracted by the body when digesting coffee grounds?
I'm told my great-grandmother used to drink the coffee, then eat the grounds with some sugar. Assuming there was caffeine left in them, is the body able to extract caffeine from coffee grounds by digesting them, versus getting it boiled out in the…
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Instant coffee has less caffeine than percolated and filter drip?
Sources related to average caffeine content per preparation method
show:
for (6oz cup, arabica coffee)
Filter drip 150 [Mg. of Caffeine]
Percolated 125
Espresso 100
Instant 60
Decaffeinated 4
instant coffee to have less caffeine than the methods…
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Is rate or consistency of flow related to quality when pulling a shot?
Depending on the many variables applied when pulling a shot of espresso, the rate and consistency of the flow of the espresso varies.
Does variable speed or consistency suggest that a shot will be of lower quality? Conversely, does a steady speed…
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How can I identify which Keurig machines have Keurig 2.0 DRM?
To be more specific, is there a particular label or marking on the package that will indicate if a given Keurig machine uses K-cup label DRM? (Or is a better term Coffee Rights Management (CRM)?)
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Does caffeinating my hair follicles help prevent hair loss?
In the UK there is a product being very heavily marketed at the moment: Caffeine Shampoo.
From their copy:
This Caffeine Shampoo contains caffeine that can help to stimulate hair growth directly at the roots. A daily wash with Alpecin C1 shampoo…
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Do the size and shape of a cezve matter?
When brewing Turkish coffee in a cezve, it's generally recommended to fill with water up to the neck of the pot. Is it alright to use a bigger cezve (say, a double one) for making less coffee (e.g., a single demitasse)?
My guess is that the problem,…
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Do I need to clean my drip brew coffee maker's filter every time?
I remember days in the office that I was too busy to be bothered with rinsing the filter and just tapped it hard over a trash bin, do my best to get all the used ground out of there and brewed a new batch as usual. Is this okay, health-wise (surely…
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Is it easier to froth full-fat milk?
Is it better to use whole (full-fat) or semi/skimmed milk for a cappuccino, or does it make no difference (other than the taste)?
Will one type of milk be easier to froth?
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Do I need to boil the water before using my moka?
I was recently told that I could improve the flavour of my moka pot coffee by boiling the water separately before putting it in the pot and assembling it.
The theory goes that this means that the pot spends less time on the stove, meaning the…
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Amount of milk in a macchiato beverage
What is the correct amount of milk to put into a macchiato? Does it depend on the amount of espresso?
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How does the altitude at which beans are grown affect the final roast?
In what way does the altitude at which coffee beans are grown affect the flavor of the final roast?
I often see coffees labeled with marketing materials such as "contains only beans grown above x thousand feet." Does the altitude at which the beans…
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